Contraception

^{A 25 year old girl who works as a secretary in an Accountant’s office comes
to the clinic for advice regarding contraceptive method of choice. She is a very busy
person and has several traveling assignments. Which of the following statements is true?}

^{^{IUDs can be used as a post coital contraceptive}
^{Coitus interruptus is the safest method as it involves no artificial methods}
^{Oral contraceptives are convenient and most suitable for her}
^{Barrier contraception is useful for her as it enhances satisfaction}

Answer: The answer is (a). Intra uterine devices can also be used as post coital
contraceptives. The best contraceptive of choice for her is IUD. Since she is a busy
traveling person there is a high likelihood that she might miss a few doses of her oral
contraceptives. Therefore it is not the best method. Also coitus interruptus is not the
safest method, as the failure rates are very high. Barrier contraception is said to hamper
the satisfaction.}